Sailboat Racing

Out with the New, in with the Old

With the first competitive event for the new IMOCAs in the books, it looks like the early advantage lies with the older boats…. until they start reaching.

Jean-Marie Liot / DPPI / Safran

Safran Sailing: Why the Foils?

With 5 new IMOCAs sporting foils, the question remains: will the new appendages give the foiled flyers a real advantage over the boats with traditional boards?

Out with the New, in with the Old

With the first competitive event for the new IMOCAs in the books, it looks like the early advantage lies with the older boats…. until they start reaching.

Jean-Marie Liot / DPPI / Safran

Safran Sailing: Why the Foils?

With 5 new IMOCAs sporting foils, the question remains: will the new appendages give the foiled flyers a real advantage over the boats with traditional boards?

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